DAILY PRAYER GUIDE
July 2010
1. Roger & Crystal Johansen – Home Assignment
Thank the Lord for those who opened their homes showing their love for us and appreciation of the ministry in Brazil. Pray that God can use our short furlough in encouraging supporters to be faithful to His work in Brazil and that we may be encouraged in seeing God’s good work in them. Pray also for traveling mercies.
2. Al & Nadine Pierschbacher – Fortaleza
Praise the Lord for two excellent couples’s retreats in June. Pray for a CEF training seminar July 2nd -13th involving over thirty teachers. Pray for the salvation of Joe, Antonio, Lucia, Messias, Pedro, Johnny, Idelfonso, Antonia, Robinho, and Tayvanna. Pray for the Lord’s guidance as we pray about our next short home assignment in the States. We are so blessed by God’ great faithfulness.
3. Ellie Driesenga – Campo Bom
Praise the Lord for the team that came from the US in June to help in the work at Campo Bom. Please pray that we will be able to follow up on contacts made during their stay with us. Also pray as I travel July 1st-14th visiting friends in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro. Vacation Bible School and preparations to begin English and music classes at the Marisol project will fill the last half of the month.
4. Independence Day
Independence Day is commonly known as the Fourth of July. It is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence form the Kingdom of Great Britain. As believers we need to give thanks for God’s rich blessing in our nations past. We also need to pray for His will to be accomplished as we see our nation in many ways turning away from God who provided true liberty in our Savior the Lord Jesus.
5. Bill & Sandi Graf – Missionaries at Large
July is our busiest month involving work teams here at Rio Grande Bible institute. We have a very large group scheduled for the first full week and another for the third week. Pray for safety for all those who assist us with the tasks that need to be done before the next semester begins. Also pray that God will use this time in a definite way to lead team members into life-long service to the Lord Jesus Christ in the place of His choosing. Praise the Lord with us for the time with our grandson from Wisconsin.
6. Jim & Lydia Johnson –Morada Nova
This month the Maanaim Camp will be hosting a team from the States to work on the pool and dormitory and to see the Brazilian mission field firsthand. Fran and Junior will be united in marriage and we will enjoy a brief visit from our daughter, Anna, during that occasion.
7. Ron & Ranelle Stucky - Mosoro
Many of us at church and school have much of the month of July off from our work at school. We are thankful for the extra time this generates. Pray for us to strike a good balance between extra time together as a family (including a short family vacation) and catching up on things that just never seem to get done. Pray also that we would take this opportunity to spend some extra time deepening our relationship with God.
8. Paul & Elaine Syers - Retired
Several of our family members need to be saved or change their behavior. Please pray with us that we will have the Lord’s wisdom and discernment in writing/speaking to them. Also remember the teenager we will be helping with his reading problem.
9. Harold & Ruth Green –Finance Director BGFM
Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for us. Praise the Lord with us that our grandson, Jeremy, returned safely from Afghanistan and is currently serving in Fort Lewis, WA. We are grateful to the Lord for safety in travel for our son, Tim and his wife, Dawn as they traveled to meet him. The Lord directing, we plan to travel July 9th-16th with our two granddaughters to visit family, and supporting churches in Corning, New York. Pray for safety in travel, good health and that our lives will be an encouragement to those to whom we minister.
10. Dan & Linda Anderson – Executive Director BGFM
Alif has finally communicated clearly that he is saved. Pray that he and Berle will agressively grow in their relationship with Christ. Pray for the Holy Spirit to convict Dr. Rui of his need for salvation. Pray that God will send a worker to minister in Jardim Petropolis. Praise the Lord for a break from school this month and the slower pace we are enjoying.
11. Ken & Lori Stucky - Mossoro
Early this year, a number of people came to Christ. We are now deep into the ten week discipleship program with each of these new believers. Pray as they prepare to give their public testimonies in a baptismal service in the near future.
12. Jonathan & Denielle Johnson – Estancia Velha
Pray for Jonathan as he teaches a course on Evangelism in Sunday school. The course will conclude the end of July. Pray that our church people will be motivated to use the material we study. This month we will celebrate our first year in Rio Grande do Sul. Thank the Lord with us for all He has done throughout the past twelve months. Pray that we will be used by God as He desires to edify the church and evangelize the lost.
13. Galatians 5:1
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage”.
14. David & Connie Johnson – Antioch Bible Institute
Praise for the exceptional end of semester events at Antioch Bible Institute’s forty-year anniversary and graduation. We praise the Lord for the four men who graduated. Pray for Walter, Tercio, Elizeu Junior and Benones to be faithful servants. Pray for the church plant ministry of Elizeu Junior and wife Edna in Plamatoria. They are expecting the birth of their first child soon. Pray for students Regivaldo and Jailma, also expecting their first baby soon. Pray with Ricardo and Terezinha, regarding preparation for full-time ministry. Pray for new students at Antioch Bible Institute.
15. Joe & Jeanie Stucky - Home Assignment
Praise for safe travels and encouraging visits with family and other supporters thus far. Pray for God to use us to challenge people in their walk with the Lord. Pray for continued growth of the believers in our church in Brazil.
16. Larry & Ruth Lipka – Executive Director Emeritus
Pray for us as we teach Sunday school and minister in our local church.Larry is preparing to speak at a youth camp in August. Pray for these young people to be challenged to faithful Christian living and service. Pray for our daughter Renee as she is in Brazil. Pray as she and her fiance Marcus work on important legal documents and their premaritial counseling in preparation for marriage. They plan to reside in Brazil. Our daughter Rachelle and husband Nick will be welcoming a son into their family around July 18th. Thank you for praying for our family.
17. Kady Smith - Appointee
Thank you for your prayers as I have the opportunity to minister alongside several churches during their Vacation Bible Schools. Please pray for the hearts of the children and for the workers as we share the Word of God.
18. Ed & Jane Lieb - Retired
We praise the Lord for the good measure of health we have, especially in view of the fact that we have passed the 80 year mark. We are considering making our last trip to Brazil in September. Pray that the Lord will guide in each decision concerning this trip. We thank Him for His many blessings.
19. Chris & Jana Disler – Morada Nova
Please be in prayer for a work team coming from our home church July 20th-30th. Pray for safety, good health and for the construction and ministry the team will be involved in. Also, pray as Chris officiates at the wedding of Junior and Fran on July 31st.
20. Jerry & Bev Lehrman – Antioch Bible Institute
During the last week of July, most of our Antioch Bible Institute students will be involved in a Children’s Camp at Silver Lake Bible Camp nearby. Pray that the Word of God will be clearly presented and that many children will make decisions to trust Christ as Savior or to be fully committed to live faithfully for Christ. We will also spend considerable time during this month in preparations and planning that must be completed before the fall semester begins in August. We need God’s wisdom in these decisions and preparations.
21. Wendell & Florence Ann Hayden – Retired
We will be working with the Junior girls at our church’s Vacation Bible School the 26th-30th . Please pray for preparations and that God will work in the hearts of the children for salvation. Pray, too, that saved kids would be challenged to live for the Lord. Also, please pray for Vickie, a believer, who has serious family problems. Florence Ann is meeting with her weekly to help and encourage her.
22. Lucy Lieb - Fortaleza
I am thankful for some good days healthwise, and that I am making progress in organizing on those days. Pray that I will learn what foods are helpful for me and develop a healthy lifestyle.
23. SIBIMA Seminary
As the semester began some financial accounts pertaining mostly to back pay for teachers and administration were depleted. Largely due to students prompt payments a good portion has been cared for. Pray for the Lord’s provision for the remaining amount. Pray as students are registering for next semester’s classes. Pray for a new Dean of Students and treasurer needed at the seminary.
24. Ron & Nancy Johnson – Poco Doce
Thank you for your prayers as Nancy ministered on the subject of prayer at Ladies Retreat in June. Pray as we prepare for next semester’s Bible Institute classes. Also, we request prayer for our health. Praise the Lord that Libby is here with us serving as a summer missionary. Please pray for our children in their various ministries.
25. Priscilla School – Teacher Training for Women
Praise the Lord with us that many teachers for the July session were from the Paraguai area. We are thenkful for the interest shown by the students. Pray as we visit the churches in the area to encourage new students for next year’s session.
26. BGFM Leadership
We are grateful to the Lord for the godly men that comprise the Board of the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission. Pray for wisdom as they meet various times throughout the year to transact matters of business further enhancing the ministry of the Lord in the land of Brazil.
27. Dave & Nancy Eldert – Antioch Bible Institute
Pray for Dave as he prepares for the classes he will teach next semester at the Institute. Pray for Nancy as she has been invited to teach an English class.
28. Silver Lake Bible Camp
Praise the Lord for the progress that has been made on the barge. We have purchased the motor and the pontoons are finished. Pray for wisdom as we assemble everything. Pray that the churches will follow through financially as promised.
29. Bruce & Lee Ann Nichols - Caucaia
We thank God for the privilege to be able to return to Caucaia, Brazil as ambassadors for Jesus Christ. In the few remaining years we have there, we need wisdom from above as we come alongside the church leaders, equipping them for the ministry of God’s Word. We are eagerly waiting on the Lord’s direction for our next place of church planting ministry with Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission. We praise the Lord for our seventh grandchild the Lord is giving us. Pray for Enoch and Vanalda, during pregnancy, labor, delivery and raising the child in the reverence, fear and love for the Lord Jesus.
30. Nova Metropole Bible Church
Pray for Junior and Edna as they begin working with the Nova Metropole Bible Church as well as the town of Palmatorio.
31. Philip & Rachel Stucky – Campo Bom
Our youngest son, Mark will be getting married to Jessica on July 31st. Jessica just graduated from The Master’s College while Mark completed his first year of studies at The Master’s Seminary. They plan to serve the Lord as missionaries in Brazil. Pray for the salvation of Jessica’s family and rejoice together with us as Mark and Jessica unite their lives in Christ. Since the wedding will be in Salem, Oregon, we will have the added blessing of seeing our family, especially our granddaughter, Kara, born to Andrew and Erin on April 8, 2010.
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July 2010
